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Pharm Exam 3

Terms in this set (41)

-ridone
atypical antipsychotic
-bital
barbiturate
-zepam/-zolam
benzodiazepine
TCA/-tyline/-pramine
tricyclic antidepressants
-caine
local anesthetic
What medications (anxiety/depression) have sedative effects and what activities should be avoided?
alprazolam (Xanax), diazepam (Valium). Avoid driving, antihistamine & alcohol
What medications are given to treat general anxiety disorder?
Anxiolytics- Benzodiazepines & Azapirones
Antidepressants- SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs & MAOIs
What are common withdrawal symptoms of benzodiazepines?
Anxiety, sweating, insomnia, tachycardia, tremors & irritability
What is the antidote for benzodiazepine?
Flumazenil (Romazicon)
What are common withdrawal symptoms of SSRIs?
Flu-like symptoms, Insomnia, Nausea, Imbalance, Sensory disturbance, Hyperarousal (FINISH)
What herb should be avoided with SSRIs?
St. Jon's Wart
What are the symptoms of Serotonin Syndrome?
Hyperthermia, Anticognitive, Reflexes (hyperreflexia), Myoclonus (jerking), Fast heart rate, Unconsciousness, Loss of GI control
(HARMFUL)
What are common adverse effects that commonly cause nonadherence or discontinuation of SSRIs?
Sexual dysfunction (delayed orgasms) , weight fluctuations & insomnia
What time of day should SSRIs be dosed to decrease the risk of sleep disturbances?
The morning
How long does SSRIs, SSNRIs, TCA and MAOIs take to become effective?
SSRIs: 1-3 weeks SSMRIs: 2-3 weeks TCA: 4-8 weeks MAOIs: 2-8 weeks
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